Production Music offers a high-quality and cost-effective solution for music used in productions. APRA AMCOS offers licensing for over 1 million tracks across all styles and genres for use in New Zealand and Australia. Production Music licences issued by APRA AMCOS cover the right to reproduce the musical work and sound recording, and communicate the sound recording.
Production Music is written and recorded specifically for the synchronisation or dubbing in audio and audiovisual productions. It's a smart music licensing option for film and TV, ads, DVDS, radio programs, websites, online games, music on hold and ringtones.
It's free to sign up using the Production Music Client Registration form. You (or your client) will be assigned a Production Music Client Number (PMCN).
Music files for APRA AMCOS Controlled Production Music are supplied by our Production Music Suppliers. To get the music files, you (or your client) must be registered with APRA AMCOS and present a PMCN. Take advantage of our suppliers' free search services to find the right music for your production.
Report the music used and obtain a licence by submitting an online application through our Production Music Portal.
Three factors are taken into account to calculate your rates:
Under your APRA AMCOS Production Music licence you can edit Production Music tracks and vary the speed of the music for your production. However, you may not:
If you want more information, you can find it in the terms of use and Client Code of Conduct when you log in to your portal.
For music played or performed in public, online or on other platforms the business authorising the use almost always requires a licence. This covers the rights of the songwriter or composer who created the music.
Because we require the details of the exact Production Music tracks you've used, the licence fees are distributed as royalties to the copyright owners of those songs.
What format do Production Music tracks come in?
Various formats of over 1 million tracks are available in the form of single files and hard drives.
How can I find the music I want?
This is an important part of understanding how Production Music licensing works. All our Production Music Suppliers provide a music works search. Be sure to provide them with a detailed brief of what you are looking for and they will provide you with several options.
Does my licence include online clearance?
All Production Music rates include reproduction clearance for transmission by digital platforms. If you are the website owner you will also need a communication licence from us, contact [email protected].
Are there any discounts available when licensing music for advertising?
Campaign discounts apply if you are producing a series as part of one advertising campaign, across all broadcast mediums and territories, provided they are all licensed at the same time. (20% for 4-6 ads in the campaign, 25% for 7-9 ads in the campaign 30% for 10+ ads in the campaign)
Do tag end change discounts apply when licensing music for advertising?
Where a series of advertisements are produced, and the variation is the end line 'tag ending' (e.g. 'starts Monday, starts tomorrow') the licence may be charged at 50% of the applicable rate, multiplied by the number of versions. This concession is only granted for tag changes on ads licensed for the same broadcast area and approved by the Production Music department.
How long do I have to pay my invoice?
You have 14 days to pay.
How long does my licence last?
All APRA AMCOS Controlled Production Music licences are cleared in perpetuity, which means there's no time restriction.
What if my territory isn't listed?
APRA AMCOS can license any territory required, provided the production is being produced in New Zealand or Australia. Please contact us for specific territory rates.
Where can I get a quote?
Use our rate calculator to get an idea of pricing before you start. Or contact us to get help with a quote.